5 Questions with Newly Elected Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Representative, Attorney Wayne Golding
Jamaican-born attorney Wayne Golding was recently elected as the new representative on the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board for the Southern United States. He will serve as a facilitator and community diplomat for the Jamaican Diaspora in the Southern USA region covering 13 states. Here is our conversation with attorney Wayne Golding about his new role […]
Conversation with Jamaican Fashion Blogger, Natalia Oh!
Natalie Outar is the founder and voice behind the popular Jamaican fashion and lifestyle blog, Natalia Oh!. The blog exploded onto the fashion-blog scene in August 2012 and won the Jamaica Blog Awards for the Best Beauty and Fashion Blog in 2012. The blog is a representation of what real women face in the world […]
After 30 years, my husband in Jamaica is removing me from the title… HOW?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I left my home in Jamaica around 30 years ago. I sent monies for taxes to my husband, although our relationship has been over for over 25 years. Now he is divorcing me and telling me he is taking my name from the title. We both own the property as joint […]
Caribbean Diaspora Weekly Crowdfunding Discussion with Calibe Thompson
Jamaicans.com recently asked Calibe Thompson, host and producer of television show The Caribbean Diaspora Weekly, about the show’s latest endeavor – to begin broadcasting on South Florida mainstream television. This is what she had to say. What is the Caribbean Diaspora Weekly – South Florida Edition all about?The Caribbean Diaspora Weekly is a […]
Conversation with Jamaican-American Artist, Andrea Cauthen
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican-American Multi-Media Artist and Photographer , Andrea Cauthen. As a photographer Andrea’s goal is to capture images in the hopes of communicating the realities of our ever changing world. Her approach is to always photograph with honesty and integrity respecting the image in front of the lens. Andrea […]
I am going to Jamaica, and want to take out a claim for J$33,000 in Kingston
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I am going to Jamaica, and will be in St Elizabeth. However, someone in Kingston owes me $33,000.00 for an item I took down for them on my last visit and they still have not paid me. People in Jamaica think we over here work so that we can pick up […]
My grandmom died and my aunt wants to evict me from where I built
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My grandmother has been taking care of me since I was a child. When I turned 18 years old, she gave me a piece of land. A lot of my other relatives also got a piece of the land and built houses on it. On my piece there was a house […]
15 Documents You Must Have to Get a Mortgage Quickly In Jamaica
Financial institutions are eager to advertise the competitive mortgage interest rates they offer their customers. The frustration many purchasers encounter because of the length of time it takes to complete the mortgage application process is a fact less publicized. It is usual for purchasers to experience a wait time of up to four months, after […]
Can I get Letters of Administration without money in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, If I have no money to hire a lawyer, can I still apply for Letters of Administration have question rather than comment and would appreciate receipt of an answer. Can one submit a request for a letter of administration without the use of an attorney? Barry Angel RESPONSE: Barry Angel, The cost of […]
Create a Plan to Cover the Necessities of Retirement
What’s going to happen when your paycheck stops? It’s one of the biggest questions that people nearing retirement have. It’s difficult for people to imagine what life will be like when they start to withdraw money from their hard-earned savings. For many, the feeling of anxiety often comes from trying to determine whether they have […]